A cross-sectional and 6-year follow-up study of associations between leisure time physical activity and vertebral fracture in adults
Abstract Introduction Vertebral fractures are common osteoporotic fractures, affecting 2–46% of the population, causing morbidity and increased risk of mortality. Physical activity has beneficial effects for bone health, including increased bone mineral density and reduced hip fractures. However, ev...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2019-09-01
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| Series: | BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12891-019-2821-8 |